American Grace 911 Art Prints by Allan Albatis

Allan Albaitis is not simply an artist who has chosen firefighting as his subject matter. He is a decorated veteran combat firefighter who creates art inspired by his profession.Fire Department. His professional achievements include 1989 and 1999 nominations for the distinguished Firefighter of the Year award. In 1997, along with his crew from Engine Company #6 and Rescue 3, he received a Unit Citation of Valor and a Special Congressional Recognition for Heroism and Valor “above and beyond the call of duty” for a dramatic structure fire rescue of a 62-year-old woman.
His first emergency response was in 1977 and began nearly five years as a medic with Mercy Ambulance, a private company, now American Medical Response (AMR). His first day as a professional firefighter with the Las Vegas Fire Dept. was January 18, 1982.
Allan retired after 25 years in the fire service.